Senior Scientific Liaison II, Hair Color Scientific Valorization L’Oréal Research & Innovation

About the role

As a Senior Scientific Liaison II in Hair Color Scientific Valorization, you will act as a strategic scientific partner to hair color brands, supporting product development from early concept through market launch with a critical focus on strategic scientific partnership with marketing.

Responsibilities

• Early collaboration with laboratory partners to anticipate future scientific claims enabled by technology innovation
• Claims direction and substantiation strategy
• Scientific storytelling and narrative development
• Cordination of innovative, fit-for-purpose testing

Requirements

• Marketing partnership and strategic scientific guidance
• Scientific communication and asset review
• Claims strategy and testing approach
• Testing coordination and scientific interpretation
• Scientific storytelling, activation, and advocacy
• Cross-functional & global collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred
• 7+ years of experience in cosmetics, personal care, or a related industry; Hair (Color) technical knowledge preferred
• Strong background in scientific communication, claims substantiation, and testing methodology

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate science into brand-relevant value
• Strong scientific judgment and ability to challenge and refine ideas constructively
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining scientific rigor
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies